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THE ED I TOR
Welcome to the ‘Summer 2014’
edition of
Equine Matters...
...produced by XLEquine practices.
In this issue we focus on the exciting new area
of regenerative medicine including real life
case examples. We look at tendon injuries,
muscle diseases and provide you with an
update on headshaking in horses. We have
chosen to discuss the equine passport system
in the UK as well as continue to provide an
insight into XLEquine with three more featured
veterinary surgeons.
On behalf of XLEquine I would like to
wish you all a great summer season.
03
Tendon Injuries:
David Rutherford, Fellowes Farm Equine
Clinic explains how tendon injuries
occur in performance horses.
07
Muscle Diseases and Disorders:
Laura Sharpe, Chapelfield Veterinary
Partnership provides us with information
on equine muscle diseases and
disorders.
11
Nursing feature:
Bramble's Story:
Louise Pailor, Wright & Morten tells
us Bramble's story; a look behind the
scenes at a patient having a general
anaesthetic at their equine hospital.
13
Peak Performance: Racing:
Colin Mitchell, Scott Mitchell
Associates looks at the physical
stresses and demands of the National
Hunt and Flat racehorse.
15
Farriery Feature:
Lesley Barwise-Munro and Jim Ferrie,
Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group
discuss what we mean by remedial
farriery and how it benefits your horse.
19
Passports Explained:
Nathalie van Heesewijk, Penbode
Equine Vets explains the current U.K.
passport system.
20
Vet Viewpoint:
We view the opinions of our vets on
the topic of the U.K. passport system.
SUMMER FEATURES
05
Regenerative Medicine:
Graham Hunter, Ardene House Veterinary
Practice looks at regenerative medicine and
its use in equine orthopaedic conditions.
09
Case Study: Platelet Rich Plasma
Treatment:
Egbert Willems, Cliffe Equine.
10
Surgical Feature: Hindlimb Proximal
Suspensory Desmitis:
Andrew McDiarmid, Clyde Veterinary Group.
17
Behaviour:
Julia James, Larkmead Veterinary Group
discusses common behavioural problems
in horses.
Lee Pritchard
BVSc MRCVS
Calweton Veterinary Group
XLEquine member
practices
608 Farm & Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group
Ardene House Veterinary Practice
Ashbrook Equine Hospital
Belmont Veterinary Centre
Bishopton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Group
Capontree Veterinary Centre
Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Cliffe Veterinary Group
Clyde Veterinary Group
Donald S McGregor & Partners
Drove Veterinary Hospital
Endell Veterinary Group
Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic
Fenwold Veterinary Centre
Glenthorne Veterinary Group
Hook Norton Veterinary Surgeons
Larkmead Veterinary Group
Midshire Veterinary Group Limited
Millcroft Veterinary Group
Minster Veterinary Practice
Northvet Veterinary Group
Paragon Veterinary Group
Parklands Veterinary Group
Penbode Equine Vets
Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Scarsdale Veterinary Hospital
Scott Mitchell Associates
Severn Edge Veterinary Group
St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Westmorland Veterinary Group
Wright & Morten
XLEquine
is a novel and exciting initiative
conceived from within the veterinary profession.
We are all independently owned, progressive
veterinary practices located throughout the
United Kingdom committed to working together
for the benefit of our clients.
SUMMER EDITION
C O N T E N T S
Equine Matters
is published by:
XLVet UK Ltd, Carlisle House
Townhead Road, Dalston
Carlisle CA5 7JF
Tel: (01228) 711788
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equine clients of XLVets member practices.
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